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San Francisco celebrates decade-long success of muni forward program

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 30, 2024

As September's Transit Month concludes, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Muni Forward program. This initiative was launched to redesign city streets and enhance transit speed and reliability, aiming for safer streets and more dependable transit options.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across San Francisco County in week ending Sept. 21

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 29, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 29, 2024

These former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Cities located within San Francisco County have 14,798 lawyers in good standing as of August

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 28, 2024

Cities located within San Francisco County saw 14,798 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August, according to the State Bar of California.

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San Francisco Sun area weekly mass times

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the San Francisco Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within San Francisco County in week ending Sept. 21?

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 27, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout San Francisco County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in San Francisco County in 2022-23 school year

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 8.6% in San Francisco County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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San Francisco begins mailing voter pamphlets for November 5 election

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

The Department of Elections in San Francisco has started mailing the Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) for the upcoming November 5 election. The pamphlet will be sent to hundreds of thousands of local voters and is also available in various formats, including PDF, HTML, and MP3 through the Election Readiness Toolkit at sfelections.gov. Additionally, voters can request the VIP in large print, CD audio, USB, or National Library Service cartridge formats.

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San Francisco completes L Taraval Improvement Project reopening Muni's L line

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) have announced the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project and the reopening of Muni’s L transit line. The project upgrades over two miles of the L line and local infrastructure, benefiting residents, small business owners, and visitors traveling between West Portal and the San Francisco Zoo.

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Breed proposes fee waivers for downtown office-to-housing conversions

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed has proposed new legislation to waive development impact fees and inclusionary housing requirements for office-to-housing conversion projects in an effort to revitalize Downtown. This move is part of her "30 x 30" initiative, which aims to bring at least 30,000 residents and students to the area by 2030.

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San Francisco secures permanent home for GLBT historical society museum

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 26, 2024

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman have announced that San Francisco has secured a permanent home for the GLBT Historical Society Museum and Archives in the Castro neighborhood. Legislation will be introduced next Tuesday to convert 2280 Market Street into a full-scale museum, archives, and research center.

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1 gas station in cities throughout San Francisco County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within San Francisco County in week ending Sept. 21?

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mayor proposes ending license fees for SF's small businesses

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 25, 2024

Mayor London Breed, alongside Treasurer José Cisneros and Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Aaron Peskin, has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating annual license fees for small businesses in San Francisco. This move is part of Mayor Breed's ongoing efforts to reduce barriers and support small businesses across the city.

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Wayne Thiebaud retrospective explores reinterpretation at Legion of Honor

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will host a retrospective exhibition titled "Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art" at the Legion of Honor, running from March 22 to August 17, 2025.

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San Francisco board approves new laws targeting reckless driving

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 24, 2024

The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved legislation proposed by Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey to combat sideshows and reckless driving in San Francisco. The new laws aim to increase criminal penalties for individuals who plan, participate in, or facilitate these activities.

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Board confirms Mike Chen's appointment to SFMTA board

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 24, 2024

The Board of Supervisors has confirmed Mayor Breed’s appointment of Mike Chen to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors. Chen replaces Lydia So, who was recently appointed to the Planning Commission.

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San Francisco announces Bay FC's new training facility plans on Treasure Island

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 24, 2024

Mayor London N. Breed and Bay FC, the new women’s professional soccer franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), announced plans for a permanent training facility on Treasure Island at a joint press conference today. The franchise evaluated numerous locations over the past year before finalizing an agreement with San Francisco.

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New SFDPH report shows decline in new HIV cases

By San Francisco Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) has released its 2023 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report, revealing a decline in new HIV diagnoses in the city. In 2023, there were 133 new HIV diagnoses, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year’s 167 diagnoses. Since 2014, new HIV diagnoses in San Francisco have dropped by 59%, compared to a national decline of only 3% over the past decade.